Shifter vs Decodo
A simpler, cheaper alternative to Decodo (formerly Smartproxy). Shifter delivers 205M+ real residential IPs, city-level targeting, and unlimited concurrency, with enterprise rates down to $1.00/GB.
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Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | Shifter | Decodo |
|---|---|---|
| IP Pool Size | 205M+ residential IPs | 115M+ residential IPs |
| Starting Price | $3.50/GB | $3.75/GB |
| Best Price | $1.00/GB | $2.00/GB |
| Concurrent Connections | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Protocols | HTTP / HTTPS / SOCKS5 | HTTP / HTTPS / SOCKS5 |
| Geo-Targeting | City-level (195+ countries) | City-level (195+ countries) |
| IP Rotation | Per-request + Sticky sessions | Per-request + Sticky sessions |
| Free Trial | Yes | Yes (3 days) |
| Minimum Commitment | None, cancel anytime | Monthly subscription for best rates |
| Setup Complexity | Minutes, simple dashboard | Multi-product dashboard, learning curve |
| Customer Support | 24/7 on all plans | 24/7 on most plans |
Pricing Comparison (per GB)
| Volume | ShifterUp to 40% OFF | Decodo | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter (3–10 GB) | $3.75/GB (3GB) → $3.50/GB (10GB) | 44% | |
| Mid-Volume (~100 GB) | $2.75/GB | 45% | |
| Growth (~250 GB) | $2.50/GB | 52% | |
| Scale (1 TB+) | $2.00/GB | 63% |
Why use Shifter residential proxies?
Cheaper at Every Tier
Decodo's 100 GB Large tier runs at $2.75/GB and the 1 TB Enterprise tier at $2/GB. Shifter delivers equivalent residential proxy capability at $2.50/GB and $1/GB respectively, saving roughly 50% at enterprise volume.
Cleaner Pricing Curve
Decodo's smallest tier is 3 GB at $3.75/GB. Shifter starts at $3.50/GB and scales down faster as volume grows, so total cost on real workloads ends up lower.
Focused Product, No Cross-Sell Pressure
Decodo runs a wide product catalog (datacenter, mobile, scraper APIs, dedicated). Shifter is tightly focused on the residential and ISP proxy core, with a dashboard built for fast configuration rather than upsell.
Enterprise Rates Without the Lock-In
Decodo's $2/GB Enterprise rate requires a 1 TB monthly subscription. Shifter's $1/GB rate runs without annual lock-in, scale up or down month to month.
Same Coverage, Same Features
Shifter matches Decodo on what matters: 195+ countries with city-level targeting, SOCKS5, sticky sessions, unlimited concurrency, and residential proxies IPs through standard auth.
Transparent Pricing, No Surprises
No tiered support gates, no overage fees, no opaque enterprise quotes. Shifter publishes per-GB pricing on every plan and runs the same logic from starter to scale.
Simple, transparent pricing
Fixed monthly plans with included bandwidth. No hidden fees. Scale as your usage grows.
What's included
- 10 GB bandwidth
- HTTP(S) + SOCKS5
- City-level targeting
- API access
- Priority support
What's included
- 25 GB bandwidth
- HTTP(S) + SOCKS5
- City-level targeting
- API access
- Priority support
What's included
- 100 GB bandwidth
- HTTP(S) + SOCKS5
- City-level targeting
- API access
- Priority support
What's included
- 250 GB bandwidth
- HTTP(S) + SOCKS5
- City-level targeting
- API access
- Priority support
Frequently asked FAQ questions
Common questions about switching from Decodo to Shifter.
Yes. Shifter offers 205M+ residential IPs across 195+ countries with the same core features as Decodo: rotating proxies, city-level geo-targeting, SOCKS5 support, and unlimited concurrency. Shifter is roughly 50% cheaper at most tiers and goes down to $1.00/GB at scale.
Switch from Decodo and Save 50%
Move your residential proxy traffic to Shifter and pay roughly half what you pay Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) for equivalent network capability. No commitments, no overages, no rebrand churn.